Chateau Potensac 2018
75cl
A pure Medoc style that has achieved great success. Made from a blend of Merlot (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (36%), Cabernet Franc (18%), and Petit Verdot (1%). This vintage is very expressive and marked by beautifully ripe fruit. Harmonious and rich, with its generous and juicy texture, exuding flavours of red fruits and lots of freshness. Enjoy now or keep to age for years to come.
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Chateau Potensac 2018
€49.00
Ex Tax: €39.84
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Harmonious and rich, the aromatic bouquet opens with notes of ripe black fruit.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
On the palate, this powerful wine seduces with its generous and juicy texture, exuding flavours of red fruits and lots of freshness.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Merlot (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (36%), Cabernet Franc (18%), and Petit Verdot (1%)
Country
France
Region/AOC
Medoc
Vintage
2018
Producer
Chateau Potensac
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
94/100 - James Suckling
92/100 - Vinious
91/100 - Decanter
90/100 - Robert Parker
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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